Mercedes plans citywide mosquito spray

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A citywide mosquito spray will be conducted Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, the City of Mercedes announced.

According to a news release from the city officials, the mosquito spray will go on throughout the city Tuesday night and from 4 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16.

City officials advise residents to use the following tips to prevent mosquito breeding:

• Empty standing water from containers like flower pots, buckets and bird baths.
• Keep gutters clean and clear.
• Ensure doors and windows are tightly sealed.
• Use mosquito repellent when outdoors.